Italian two-wheeler maker Ducati India announced that they have delivered the first unit of Panigale V4 Speciale to Kartikey Uniyal. Inspired from Desmosedici GP, Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale is a true breed Ducati that offers style, sophistication and performance. Only 1500 of these would be made as the first unit sets foot on the Indian shore.
“The new Panigale V4 is the essence of sport motorcycling in its most exhilarating and pure form. Just like its name, the Panigale V4 Speciale is a very special production in the Ducati story, a new “symphony of Italian performance and emotion”. We are proud to have delivered the first Panigale V4 Speciale to Kartikey Uniyal and welcome him to the Ducati family”, commented Sergi Canovas, Managing Director Ducati India.
Priced at Rs 51.81 lakhs (ex-showroom), the presence of Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale now completes the Panigale V4 range in India. The Panigale V4 Speciale has to its credit titanium Ducati performance by Akrapovic exhaust and a steering head worked from the solid, with an identification number. This sports bike delivers a hair-raising performance of 226 bhp with 133.6 Nm of peak torque. In order to put all this performance on to the tarmac, the bike features a lighter lithium-ion battery alongside cast magnesium sub frame. As a result it has a dry weight of 174 kgs.
Distinctive from other bikes within the Panigale V4 range, the Panigale V4 Speciale has tri colour livery to offer. It also provides elements like the billet steering plate with screen-printed logo and progressive number. Its seat comes in Alcantra with precious Ultrasuede. From a performance perspective, the Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale is equipped with fully adjustable Ohlins electronic suspension at both ends, NIX-30 USD forks up front and TTX36 unit at the rear. While Marchesini forged magnesium racing wheels are available as an add-on option.